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Your photos at Disney World could end up at Smithsonian Institute
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History wants copies of your trips to Walt Disney World.
Don't judge a restaurant by its wait time: Omicron variant burns local eateries
The Omicron variant is making an already challenging year even harder for restaurants across the Cape Fear. Even the most successful shops in Wilmington say supply shortages, staffing issues, and price increases are burning local eateries.
Cameron Art Museum announces winter programs
The Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington is kicking off the new year with a huge list of programming for children and adults. The events include Martin Luther King holiday programming for kids, homeschooling help, painting classes, readings, yoga, and the return of Jazz@cam.
Cameron Art Museum Floating Lantern Ceremony returns Sunday
The Cameron Art Musuem's Floating Lantern Ceremony is Sunday, January 9 on the museum's grounds.
Shenandoah set to perform at Odell Williamson Auditorium
Country music megastars Shenandoah will bring 'The Every Road Tour' to Brunswick Community College's Odell Williamson Auditorium on January 15.
NC trooper, detained driver killed in Rutherford County traffic crash
Two people including a state highway patrol trooper were killed in a traffic crash Monday night.
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
He also was the name behind the hugely popular sports video game, “Madden NFL Football.”
CFPUA announces holiday hours
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority will be closed for New Year's Eve on Friday, December 31.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots grow again
Tonight you have a chance to win more than 378 million dollars in the Powerball drawing. It has a cash value of nearly 276 million.
Military and vets don't need to 'Go It Alone' over the holidays
Coastal Horizons and the nonprofit Save A Vet Now (SAVN) are working to help veterans and military members get outpatient treatment services. SAVN has a special account to cover any co-pay or self-pay costs for treatment at its Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender outpatient locations.
Saint Nicholas Foundation is helping Santa load his bag for kids, elderly in a record number of counties
The Saint Nicholas Foundation is spreading cheer near and far to make sure no child or elderly person is forgotten at the holidays. The foundation gives toys and gifts to more than 500 people in six states.
Candy Cane Garden Party, Winterfest celebrate holidays in Southport
The Southport Candy Cane Garden Party kicks off at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Keziah Park in downtown Southport. It features candy canes decorated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals. The event is free and includes hot chocolate and entertainment.
Orlando Jones headlines Family Promise 25th Anniversary Low Country Boil
Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear looks to a world in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. It is celebrating 25 years of providing case management, transitional housing, and emergency shelter to families in need. The 25th Anniversary Celebration Low Country Boil has a happy hour, dinner, and entertainment from comedian Orlando Jones.
2022 Azalea Festival Chefs' Showcase tickets on sale now
The 2022 North Carolina Azalea Festival has a signature event before spring arrives. The 2022 Chef's Showcase will bring together five chefs from around the state to the Hotel Ballast in January.
Downtown gets another bar
It's something many store-owners and residents say is the last thing downtown needs-- another bar. At the end of March, Front Street will say good-bye to another retail store and say hello to a new bar.
Veterans Prepare for Honor Flight
Its called the Honor Flight, a free trip to our nations capitol for World War II veterans. Its their chance to see the World War II Memorial up close for the first time.
Wilmington woman wins playing Mega Millions
Anita Jones of Wilmington may soon be on a trip to Cancun or Jamaica thanks to the $250,000 she won playing Mega Millions.
Atmosphere Academy: How are tornadoes different from hurricanes?
Severe weather season is upon us. Meteorologist Jerry Jackson answers an interesting question about tornadoes in the atmosphere academy.
N.C. Medicaid to require recipients to use generic drugs
Effective March 15, N.C. Medicaid’s nearly 2 million recipients will be required to have prescriptions filled from a Preferred Drug List.
Congressman McIntyre says he'll vote NO on Health Care Reform
We simply cannot afford to create a new federal bureaucracy that costs nearly $1 trillion when our national debt is $12 trillion and there is no plan in place to address it. I will not vote for it.
State launches NC teacher working conditions survey
The North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey gathers feedback from the state’s teaching professionals in all public, charter and special schools to provide vital feedback that will shape policies to improve teaching and learning conditions in schools.
WPD makes heroin bust
During the search, detectives located 65 bags of heroin (estimated street value of $1300), over 1/2 ounce of marijuana, more than $6000 cash, a handgun, and several items used for packaging and distributing the drugs.